Ted Danson addresses ‘stupid’ and ‘hurtful’ Whoopi Goldberg roast

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTed Danson recently expressed profound regret for his 1993 blackface performance at a roast for Whoopi Goldberg, stating he will apologize for it for the rest of his life. At the New York Friars Club roast, Danson, who was dating Goldberg at the time, wore blackface and delivered a routine that included the n-word and raunchy jokes. Speaking on W. Kamau Bell’s Who’s With Me? podcast, Danson called the act “stupid” and “entitled,” acknowledging the widespread negative impact it had. Danson revealed that Goldberg had helped him prepare the controversial routine and defended him after the initial backlash, though he now prioritizes impact over intention. He explained that the performance was intended to mock the intense media scrutiny surrounding their mixed-race relationship, which was ending at the time. In fullTed Danson says he will apologize for infamous blackface performance at Whoopi Goldberg roast ‘for the rest of my life’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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